Three Saved!
He was a senior and black, (these animals are always last to be adopted) and had spent the entire duration of his life under a porch. He would never be considered a cuddly lap cat, so another strike against him. They were desperate for a foster home to be found, not even considering anyone in their right mind would even consider adopting him. Apparently, he was very hard to trap as he had lived under that porch for most of his life. The owner had moved away some time ago. Midnight, as he was called has now spent 3 months at the shelter and was severely stressed as you can imagine. The shelter just wanted to find him a place that would allow him to spend his days outdoors, going against their usual policy of indoor homes only. A barn which he could stay warm and dry was suggested as perhaps that place. I emailed them and said , I have the perfect place!! Although the "Riviera" isn't officially opened, this poor boy couldn't afford to wait. The co-ordinator called me back and after passing inspection that my sister and I were reponsible pet owners she told me about the "others". They had 10 semi-feral cats whom desperately needed homes - these cats had only known the mean streets after owners moved and left them behind and being caged was stressing them out. No! "Don't tell my sister about them", I pleaded. She hasn't moved in yet and has no job, so no income at the moment. "I'm the logical one which is why I'm calling', I told the woman. Cough..cough this is coming from me whom has 11 furballs residing at my home. My sister is a much bigger softie than I am!!! I'm the "harder nosed one!" The woman agreed, but did tell me about 2 others which they considered "critical" in terms of stress. All the cats had been neutered, spayed and innoculated. I did say that perhaps Midnight would get lonely by himself and perhaps one or two more would be okay but I'm not going to answer for my sister..but don't tell her about the other 7! My sister currently has 6 of her own pets, I should mention. PS and no barn cat will live on mice either as we save those too..nyuck nyuck! Nope good food and lots of love, and acres for them to roam should they desire it. My sister called me today...Guess what? I'm getting 3 cats! So while I couldn't save Riviera..his memory helped save some more lives. May he be smiling down from the Rainbow Bridge. Marianne and the boys |
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YAY!!!  |
| Thanks Elissa!
Here's a pic of Midnight's retirement yard and home, "The Riviera" 
Marianne and the boys |
WOOHOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
And so it begins!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
| How awesome is that?! Congrats! |
Yay! Hooray for the kitties! Barn life is much fun in a loving environment. My sisters barn has some of the friendliest, most spoiled barn kitties ever!But with three cats.. umm I'm afraid you'll have to be FAST with those mice saving trips Marianne!!!  |
You and your sister rock Marianne. I think it is wonderful how big and generous your heart is towards rescues.  |
| just awesome mare! you go girl!! |
| Haa Darcy I'll let you get away with calling me "Mare" as long as it's not with the words Old and Grey preceeding it.!
Thanks everyone for the comments! I' m not living there for another 5 years or more. My sister now has her furniture there and is fixing up the place before her permanent move. Can't wait to take Blue, Merlin and Panda for a visit! Marianne and the boys |
| i think BatonRougeSheepies said it best!!! |
| I figured since I have an Aunt Marianne...Aunt Mare...all said out of love and affection, that I MIGHT be able to get away with it....to me all of my closest friends call me Darce...I like it.... |
Hums the Old Grey Mare she ain't what she used to be...
Mare |
| In OZ Marianne would be Mazza.
The place is so beautiful, I would not wait 5 years, Heck I would be there bags packed tomorrow. 
Wonderful about the kitties. |
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